Top Ten Dairy Cattle Breeds: Origins and Milk Production of Each Breed
At present, people's demand for meat, eggs and milk is gradually increasing, which has also led to a relatively large increase in the proportion of some traditional livestock industries in the agricultural industrial structure. Dairy cattle have the characteristic of being dual-purpose for both meat and milk, so they have naturally been welcomed by most farmers. According to statistics, the total number of cattle breeds around the world adds up to more than 800, and not all of them are suitable for use as dairy cattle. So today let us learn about some well-known dairy cattle breeds in the world.
1. Des Planes Red and White Cattle
Milk production: 6,900 kg per year
Origin: France
Characteristics: Better meat quality and yield than Holstein cattle.
Height: 138 cm
Weight: 700 kg
2. Dairy Shorthorn
Milk production: 7,000 kg per year
Other name: Shorthorn dairy cow
Origin: United Kingdom
Distinction: This cattle breed comes in all red, red and white, all white, and red mixed colors.
Height: 140 cm
Weight: 680 kg
3. Guernsey Cattle
Milk production: 7,363 kg
Origin: Guernsey, United Kingdom
Distinction: Has the highest proportion of A2 milk among all dairy cattle breeds.
4. Angeln Cattle
Milk production: 7,570 kg
Origin: Angeln, Germany
Distinction: Known for the high fat content of its milk.
5. Ayrshire Cattle
Milk production: 7,831 kg per year
Other name: Dunlop cattle
Origin: Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Weight: 600 kg
6. Swedish Red Cattle
Milk production: 8,000 kg per year
Other name: Swedish Red and White Cattle
Origin: Sweden
Characteristics: This cattle breed is known for its sturdy body and longevity.
Height: 140 cm
Weight: 600 kg
7. Brown Swiss Cattle
Milk production: 9,000 kg per year
Origin: Switzerland
Distinction: The milk of Brown Swiss cattle is very famous as a raw material for cheese production.
8. Kostroma Cattle
Milk production: 10,000 kg per year
Origin: Kostroma Oblast, Russia
Characteristics: Has a service life of up to 25 years.
9. Norwegian Red Cattle
Milk production: 10,000 kg per year
Other name: NRF
Origin: Norway
Characteristics: This sturdy cattle breed is known for its abundant milk production
Weight: 600 kg
10. Holstein Dairy Cattle
Milk production: 11,800 kg per year
Other names: Holstein-Friesian cattle or Friesian cattle
Origin: North Holland and West Friesland in the northern Netherlands
Highlight: The cattle breed with the highest milk production in the world.
The above is an introduction to the top ten dairy cattle breeds in the world. Of course, China also has its own bred breeds, such as Chinese Holstein dairy cattle and Chinese Horqin cattle. We wonder which dairy cattle breed you have heard of or seen? You are welcome to leave a comment and discuss.
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